Why is my Face ID working on other people ?

So face id needs ti be fixed because my brother tried to open it and it worked and its my phone and it opens for him and i thought for such an expensive phone this type of stuff would be better


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Posted on Mar 7, 2024 7:04 PM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2024 7:10 PM

Here's what Apple says:


The probability that a random person in the population could look at your iPhone or iPad Pro and unlock it using Face ID is less than 1 in 1,000,000 with a single enrolled appearance whether or not you're wearing a mask. As an additional protection, Face ID allows only five unsuccessful match attempts before a passcode is required. The statistical probability is higher—and further increased if using Face ID with a mask—for twins and siblings that look like you, and among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features might not have fully developed. If you're concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate. You can also use Face ID without enabling Face ID with a mask.


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Mar 7, 2024 7:10 PM in response to isabelapooks

Here's what Apple says:


The probability that a random person in the population could look at your iPhone or iPad Pro and unlock it using Face ID is less than 1 in 1,000,000 with a single enrolled appearance whether or not you're wearing a mask. As an additional protection, Face ID allows only five unsuccessful match attempts before a passcode is required. The statistical probability is higher—and further increased if using Face ID with a mask—for twins and siblings that look like you, and among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features might not have fully developed. If you're concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate. You can also use Face ID without enabling Face ID with a mask.


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Mar 7, 2024 8:40 PM in response to isabelapooks

Caveat: I’m by nature of of a “skeptical” mindset.


And being siblings, it is indeed more likely for this to occur, but …


I suspect that your brother knows your passcode AND that he installed his face as an alternate appearance on your pbone.


Suggest you change - and not share - your passcode …


… followed by resetting your FaceID w/ just your own face.


THEN see if your brother can unlock your phone.


If he can, you two are indeed the statistical rarity about which Apple speaks.

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